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THE NEW BREED W I T H A LI C E + O LI V I A , M A RC BY M A RC J AC O B S A N D M A R I A B L A C K J E W E L L E RY

“When I create a collection, I approach it with a cinematic point of view. I am not designing clothes, I’m creating a world” Ralph Lauren

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STYLE FOR BEAUTY 036 Beauty news new season, new skincare…and makeup too!

040 New skin Perfect, dewy skin is a key trend for spring

07 Katie Holmes the Hollywood star and fashion designer opens up to Style Birmingham

042 The Harvey Nichols fashion show

012 Michelle Heaton the Liberty X and The

we were front row when the spring catwalk came to life: read our report

Big Reunion star on her love of fashion and fame 015 Style chart what do YOU want this spring?

We’ve got a few ideas…

017 Hollywood glam save the planet, with H&M’s new Conscious Exclusive partywear collection 020 The Mailbox find out what’s new and what’s hot at The Mailbox right now

043 Leona Lewis The X Factor star has her own makeup collection for The Body Shop: we went to meet her

STYLE FOR MEN 044 Style news from new watches to dressing Aston Villa strikers, we’ve got it all

030 Label we love stylish Dorothy Perkins is

046 Hot trend the humble tee gets a new spring

our new fave: win a £100 giftcard, too!

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STYLE FOR WOMEN 026 Fashion news your shopping list for the new season starts here…

028 Poppy Delevingne the It girl of UK fashion signs for Vero Moda and models for Style Birmingham 032 Pale and interesting new season style is

048 New at Hugo Boss bringing you a catwalk report from inside the Hugo Boss S/S13 show 051 Gadget geek fabulous gadgets, ideal gifts for spring, summer and beyond

STYLE SOCIAL 054 Social news all you need to know for the best night on the town

all about minimalist white and an ethereal palette 035 Run free Put spring in your step with this

056 Food and drink news fancy trying a new recipe with seasonal fare? We’ve got some ideas…

season’s new generation of flirty and fun flats 061 Fleet Street Kitchen we were there when this exciting new venue opened in the city 062 What’s on check out these fun dates for your spring diary 065 Competitions your chance to win, win, win!

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“You have 15 minutes on the red carpet, and if You look like a clown, it’s kind of weird”

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I learned beauty secrets from my mother and grandmother. My mom says that eating well ‘always shows up’. The way I was raised was about who we were, not what we looked like, and taking care of yourself was the main thing. My grandma and my mom are understated, and their idea of what is beautiful and chic is very high quality, less is more kind of thing. If I had come down for school in the morning with a lot of makeup on, it would have been taken off.

My sisters taught me about makeup. My sisters helped me when I was younger, definitely in the department of ‘don’t wear too much.’ And then I kind of learned through working. I started working when I was 17, and at that point I had never even washed my face, so taking the makeup off was a whole new thing. And daily makeup, obviously, is different from television and movie makeup. I remember I had to do my own makeup for something and so a makeup artist created this whole chart for me. I don’t think it was awesome, but I followed the directions and I did it! You learn along the way.

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you could have hours! But that’s my personality. It’s like, green juice is good? I’m going to have six today! And then I can’t drink green juice for months. I get facials, exercise a lot, and I feel like that helps. Drink a lot of water is my rule.

My everyday makeup? I wear Bobbi’s makeup every day. I usually just do light blush, eye shadow, mascara, a little lip gloss. One of my friends pulled me aside one day and said, ‘you have got to start wearing lip gloss.’ I said, ‘I do?’ Now I always have lip gloss in my bag. I’ll put it on in the elevator and it’s like, ‘Oh yeah! I feel good!’

I have a travel size makeup bag. I really don’t trust myself for events – I always hire someone for that – but my daily makeup is all in there. I use an eye pencil because I’m afraid of liquid, and my hand isn’t that steady. And go easy on the blush: less is more. I love false eyelashes. If I could put them on myself, I would do it every day.

For black tie events, I’ll mix things up.

Sometimes I like to have a little bit of fun, and do a bright lip or something. But I always try to keep it as subtle as possible while covering up what needs to be covered up, and highlighting what’s working. I still always want to look like me.

You have 15 minutes on the red carpet, and if you look like a clown, it’s kind of weird.

I was allowed when I was 14 to have mascara and lip gloss. Then in high school I got away with blush and maybe a little eye shadow. But I was really busy in high school, and I went to an all girls’ school, so I definitely didn’t wear it Katie wears Bobbi Brown’s new Long-Wear to school. It was more Cream Shadow Stick in Violet Plum and Bark, on counter now, in eight shades, £20 reserved for dances and Lauren Hutton is football games. That’s my beauty icon, because she becomes more and more something I love about Bobbi Brown’s makeup: you amazing. Her beauty keeps up with her, and she with never walk in a room and people are like, ‘I like your it. Audrey Hepburn. Michelle Obama. Grace Kelly. My makeup!’ That’s always a bad sign when the first thing mom. someone notices about you is that you have makeup on.

I like to pick up tips from makeup artists. I am always I’m not expert but I enjoy applying makeup. How very nosy, looking at what new products they have. I’m good I am is dependent on the day, and the amount always really interested in how they do the eye. I think of time I have. I’ve learned so many things not to do – the trick is learning how to line your eye and not make I’ve made a lot of mistakes. The cat’s eye is not for me, it too heavy. I keep practising. Probably the best tip I’ve apparently! I always want to try it, but I just look like learned is that I’m more of a nude lipstick person than a mess. Sometimes I – torture might be the wrong darker. word – but now I do my sisters’ makeup and my As an actress, makeup plays a huge part in creating friends’ makeup. It’s fun! I’m not very good at it, a character. When I was working on The Kennedys but I do try. (starring as Jackie Kennedy) that was as extreme as I My own skincare routine is simple. I ever went, and that was really fun. I had a whole new try to exfoliate every day, gently. I love respect for my makeup artist. It was interesting to see lotion, and I put a lot of it on in the how certain shading or the way you apply something morning, and then wear a mask can really change your face. That was the most obvious at night, to sleep in. I just don’t experience I’ve had where you turn up looking like believe that only 10 minutes is yourself and then you go through hair and makeup and going to do the job. When you’re like, ‘ok, now I’m this person.’ Just sitting there

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K AT I E ’ S FAVO U R I T E T H I N G S in the makeup room chair and having stuff put on your face that you wouldn’t dare do yourself, helps to put you in the mindset of someone else.

I find inspiration walking the streets of New York and seeing what women are wearing. That’s what I love about New York: you can never just go somewhere in your sweats. No one is going to forgive you for that. You’ve got to be ready when you walk out.

That’s your statement. I also get inspiration from old films, new films, old beauty books, old fashion books, art.

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My fashion label Holmes & Yang shows at New York Fashion Week. We asked Bobbi to do the makeup because she highlights the woman – you see her, you don’t see the makeup. We try to do the same thing when we’re designing – we’re always making sure that the girl isn’t lost, and that the cuts are as flattering as possible and that the clothes are wearable and practical. So we kind of put the two together. The models were transformed. I thought they were gorgeous when I met them, but when I saw them all ready I was like, ‘wow.’

I work out four times a week, or try to. I ride the bike and run, I lift weights, do yoga. I try to eat healthily. You do have the meal of the week that’s French fries and cupcakes, and I think that’s important. But I try to eat a lot of kale, salad with chicken, food that just helps me keep up with life.

I’ve never borrowed a look from a character.

Often I think ‘I’m going to take this lipstick at the end of this, because it looks great.’ But by the end, you’ve gone through this journey with this character, and think ‘you know what? I want my own makeup and my own clothes and to be myself again.’

I adapt my look for each job. For a morning TV show you want to look fresh and not wear too much makeup. For a late night show you can do something kind of daring. But as for the red carpet, I feel like those photos will be around (for a long time), so it’s a little more high pressure. You want it to be perfect. They can really zoom in! So in those cases it’s a matter of getting a facial that morning, and then doing the best I can.

What I tell my daughter Suri about beauty is that the most important thing is what’s going on in your heart and your head. We’ll always have fun with lip gloss, but I try not to have the focus be on looks. It’s definitely more about running really fast, and reading, and that sort of thing.

I really like Bobbi Brown’s philosophy that makeup makes you feel beautiful, stronger and better. Women handle so much, and I think those little things really matter. I have yet to meet a woman that doesn’t love lipstick. It’s the universal equalizer. Confidence is vital. What makes me feel powerful? Accomplishing my ‘to do’ list! I’m a multi-tasker. I like to create opportunities.

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L i b e rty X s tar Mic h elle Heaton talks fashi on, fame , cha ri t y and s p o rt with Style B i r mi ngham’s Andrew Riley Reforming Liberty X for ITV2’s The Big Reunion show and tour has been an experience! It’s amazing that I was able to get back into the swing of being a pop star so quickly. We were all quite nervous about getting back together, and we didn’t really know whether it was the right thing to do but we all got back into it really quickly and it felt natural.

There have been some negatives. For the other girls in the band the bad thing about getting back together was opening themselves up to scrutiny again. It took them a number of years to get their anonymity and identity back after the band split in 2007, and to open up again to be scrutinised or judged was quite a big deal, but they’ve dealt with it well.

Fame can be a double-edged sword. It can be really difficult. Twitter is an amazing thing, I’m addicted to it, but it’s really hard to sometimes read the bad comments.

They are what you remember, which is unfortunate.

There could be thousands of good comments a day but the bad comments stick in your head. The worst tweet I ever received was when I was pregnant, and someone wrote that they hoped that I fell down the stairs and killed the baby. Sometimes you get personal abuse like ‘I really hate you’, but you have to brush it off because that’s just people’s opinions and they might be having a bad day.

Katie Price is one of my best mates and all the guys doing The Big Reunion. Blue are really good friends of mine, and Liz from Atomic Kitten is one of my best friends.

I work hard at staying in shape. If your diet’s not right, then nothing will be. I live by the 80:20 rule, which is I’m really good 80 per cent of the time and I’m really bad

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20 per cent of the time. My top tip is to learn what’s right and what’s not: some people don’t know what a carb is, they think chocolate’s not a carb because it’s not white.

So you have to learn about what you’re eating and never skip meals. I always have food in my bag - protein bars, nuts and seeds.

breast cancer, so I do a lot of work with cancer charities.

To be affiliated with this one in particular, which is nonprofit, is brilliant. It’s great that £2 of every £27 ticket sale for Ladies’ Day at the Aegon Classic goes straight to the charity. The work breast cancer charities do improving awareness and encouraging regular checks is crucial.

As a mum, I have to fit in exercise when I can. Going to the gym five days a week is not possible when you’re a mum, but I enjoy working out at home. The best thing I ever bought was Insanity: The Ultimate Cardio Workout and Fitness DVD (Amazon) because it’s just the best at-home DVD ever.

I love bags and shoes because it doesn’t matter how fat I feel, they fit! I love Christian Louboutin, just because the red sole is classic and I do find genuinely find his shoes very comfortable. But for high street, I love Aldo!

I have to admit to spending a lot of money on bags, but I see them as an investment, as my handbags will be handed down to my daughter Faith when she’s older. I mix high street and designer: I’ll wear Topshop leggings with my Cartier watch.

Sport is so glamorous these days. I think it’s amazing!

To have a sportswoman or man as a pin-up for young children in today’s society is 10 times better than having an untalented TV star do the same thing. I think the Olympics helped a lot: when you get such a classy person as Jessica Ennis, who’s naturally glamorous, beautiful and talented, then young women will look up to her and that’s the best thing.

The Aegon Classic Ladies Day is about fashion as well as tennis. It’s obviously about getting together and watching a great game of tennis, but it’s going to be about fashion too and there’s going to be prizes for best dressed on the day, as well as cocktails, Champagne, strawberries, all things glamorous! I’m bringing my mum and my best friends and we are all going to have a girly day out.

I’m so pleased that Ladies Fighting Breast Cancer is an official supporter of the Aegon Classic. The charity is hugely important to me because of my personal struggle: I had a double mastectomy and reconstruction after genetic testing showed I had a high risk of developing

My worst fashion mistake ever? That would have to be forgetting to wear underwear! I also used to deliberately wear red underwear on stage when I was young, because I knew it would get photographed. I mean, what an idiot!

It got me in the papers for the wrong reasons.

Right now, I’m listening to Liberty X, of course! I really like The Saturdays too, and Mariah Carey is my all-time favourite artist. She’s everything I wanted to be when I was younger. And how funny it was to see Ant and Dec’s 19 year-old hit Let’s Get Ready to Rhumble back at number one this month!

• Michelle Heaton is ambassador for Ladies’ Day at the UK’s most prestigious all-female international tennis tournament, the Aegon Classic, which will be held at the Edgbaston Priory Club on Thursday June 13 2013. For tickets, go to aegonclassic.co.uk/tickets

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Clear the diary and prepare for ‘A Beautiful Night at Bullring’ on Thursday 9 May. Between 4pm – 8pm Bullring will become the ultimate pampering destination as beauty houses from across the centre offer complimentary treats including mini facials, hand massages and make-overs plus much more at the centre’s Beautiful Night event.

Kick off the summer season with an A-list pampering experience at Nicky Clarke in The Mailbox. Book in for the VIP Style Director’s and Colour Director’s Gift Experience and enjoy champagne on arrival and a choice of delicious foods during your visit. You’ll then be treated to a personal consultation, a luxury conditioning treatment and head massage, any colour service of your choice and a new cut style and finish. You’ll leave looking and feeling fabulous with a gift of luxurious Nicky Clarke styling products and tools to take home. To book the £300 VIP service, call 0121 633 4009

Book your place and see a full rundown of all the divine treats on offer from the likes of Selfridges, The Body Shop and Molton Brown at bullring.co.uk

STAY EAT Bennetts Hill is now home to the city’s newest Michelin starred chef with the arrival of Adam’s restaurant. Adam Stokes, who earned a Michelin Star and 4AA Rosettes in 2011, is the latest gastronomic star to join the city’s growing list of coveted chefs. The stylish 24-seat venue serves an innovative menu of modern British food with dishes such as pig’s trotter, bacon jam and smoked eel.

Open for five days a week, the restaurant serves two delicious tasting menus and shorter three course menu to whet the appetites of lunchtime diners. The ‘Tasting 5’ and ‘Tasting 9’ menus priced at £45 and £75 are complemented by a focused wine list. For more information or to book visit adamsrestaurant.co.uk

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With so much to see and explore in Birmingham, why not make a weekend of it at Staying Cool at the Rotunda? The 26 serviced apartments are located in the heart of the city centre, forming a small boutique-style Apart Hotel on the top four floors of the iconic Rotunda building next to Bullring. Apartments come in four sizes – studios, one beds, two beds and two-bed penthouses. Each one is individually styled with original artwork and bespoke interiors - a perfect base to explore the city. For more information or to book visit stayingcool.com

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Cute, elegant and channelling this season’s hottest shoe trend – chunky heels – the Manifest boots, £195 at AllSaints, are on our wishlist.

Light enough to see you through cool summer days, too.

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Buy now, love forever: the spring handbag collection from Emporio Armani has one or two pieces you’ll find hard to resist. Tan leather handbag, £540.

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Got a special occasion on the calendar? Invest in a gold clutch and it’ll do double duty for posh days out and party evenings. We love the Daniel Sookie clutch, £175 at Daniel Footwear in The Mailbox.

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Get ready to shock: jewellery goes futuristic and bright for summer.

This fantastic ring, just £7.50 at Topshop, will add edge to any festival outfit, or dress up weekend jeans.

Queen of Shops Mary Portas has unveiled her latest collection for House of Fraser and this time there’s a quirky print tee, £45, that we predict will be a bestseller.

We heart Mary!

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To celebrate the return of Mad Men to our screens this spring, fashion continues its love affair with sharp 60s tailoring.

This pretty LK Bennett dress, £245, manages to be both conservative and sexy. Tres Joan...

It may only be spring, but sometimes a piece comes along that has ‘summer holiday’ written all over it. Snap up now or regret it come summer. This halterneck dress, £65 at Wallis, makes perfect packing.

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Sophia Webster is only 27 years old but the protégé of shoe designer Nicholas Kirkwood has already caused a stir at London Fashion Week, where her first collection was a huge hit last September.

One to watch. Sophia Webster sandals, £455, Harvey Nichols.

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Fashion fabulous alert! How much do we want this utterly gorgeous Just Cavalli silk satin dress, £335 at Harvey Nichols? Statement dressing doesn’t get any better than this.

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Great to see an iconic Brit supermodel showing the younger generation how it’s done. Beautiful Yasmin le Bon is the new face of Monsoon’s charming Moroccan-influenced spring collection and looking better than ever. Jealous, us?

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Clockwise from top left: Viktor & Rolf perfume, £70, (50ml), Harvey Nichols; clutch, £225, LK Bennett; sandals, £145, Sam Edelman at Harvey Nichols; GHDs, £135, Harvey Nichols; bangle, £125, LK Bennett; wax, £14, and shampoo, £13, both Nicky Clarke; belt, £220, Gucci at Harvey Nichols; Champagne (70cl), £32, and mini, £18, both Harvey Nichols; clutch, £925, Jimmy Choo at Harvey Nichols; snakeskin bag, £595, Christian Louboutin at Harvey Nichols; cuff, £95, LK Bennett

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Clockwise from top: Moschino Pink Bouquet EDT, £49; Christian Louboutin pumps, £425; MAC Lickable lipstick, £14; Christian Louboutin sandals, £645; Butter London Disco Biscuit nail lacquer, £12; Sophia Webster sandals, £460; Lanvin Marry Me a la Folie EDP, £48.50: all items from Harvey Nichols. Centre: Armani Jeans bag, £149, Daniel Footwear

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Embellished maxi dress, £39.99, Zara; scarf, £65, Biba at House of Fraser; glasses, £22, Quay Eyeware Australia; bracelet, stylist’s own

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Scarf print kimono, £139, Biba at House of Fraser; trousers, £39.99, Zara; crop top, £18, Topshop; bowling bag, £329, Biba at House of Fraser; sandals, £145, Sam Edelman at House of Fraser

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Skirt, £48, Topshop; bralette, £18, Urban Outfitters; cropped jacket, £145, Fee G at Harvey Nichols; shoes, £170, Michael Kors at Harvey Nichols; ring, stylist’s own; glasses, £19, Quay Eyeware Australia

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Shirt, £99, Pied a Terre at House of Fraser; crochet shorts, £14.99, H&M; clutch, £115, Pied a Terre at House of Fraser; vintage enamel earrings, stylist’s own

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New season shopping = one of the great joys of spring

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Who are your favourite designers? Nina Ricci, for the designer Peter Copping’s modern femininity. Celine for Phoebe Philo’s sleek modernism, Chanel for its timeless luxury, Alaïa when I feel like showing off a little, and Raoul, for everyday basics that are chic and never boring.

What are your key trends for this season? I love summer whites and the catwalks are full of crisp, clean looks. I am also buying into the tuxedo look which has been re-interpreted by everyone from Alber Elbaz at Lanvin to Hedi Slimane at Saint Laurent Paris.

You have had one of the most amazing careers in fashion. How did you get your first break? My first job was with PR guru Lynne Franks.

It was back in the 1980s. I was a graduate with no connections in this country at all and I literally walked in off the street and asked her for a job. And she gave it to me. Success stories are only possible with the generosity of others and I am still grateful to her for a break.

With 20 years in the industry, what’s been your fashion highlight?

There are almost too many to mention. I cheered at Alexander McQueen’s first show and cried at Yves Saint Laurent’s last. But I’d have to say the show that Karl Lagerfeld did for Fendi on the Great Wall of China still gives me goose bumps when I remember it.

The new spring collection from Label Lab at House of Fraser is its coolest yet, full of quirky jackets, wear-everywhere leggings and eye-catching prints. Models wear: t-shirt £30, leggings £25 and shirt £50; suedette drape jacket £110 and dress £70.

If money was no object, which collection would you be buying this season?

Lanvin. Alber Elbaz is on fire at the moment. I love his new energy.

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Who are the rising stars of fashion this year? My favourites are all on the London catwalks. We are completely spoiled with talent in this country right now. I am loving Paula Gerbase’s take on tailored androgyny for 1205. I am mad for Alessandra Rich’s evening wear. And of course the likes of Roksanda Illincic, Jonathan Saunders, Christopher Kane, Peter Pilotto and Meadham Kirchoff are becoming international fashion forces.

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BEYONCÉ ON THE BEACH H&M’s latest starry signing is Mrs Carter herself, Beyoncé. The A-lister stars in TV and print ads for the H&M summer collection, which is full of fringed bikinis and print maxis.

Beyoncé said: “I’ve always liked H&M’s focus on fun and affordable fashion. I really loved the concept we collaborated on to explore the different emotions of women represented by the four elements – fire, water, earth and wind.

It was a beautiful shoot on a tropical island. It felt more like making a video than a commercial.”

The collection hits stores in early May.

JEANIUS BAG Zatchels’ gorgeous bags are handcrafted in the UK and this spring they’ve got a cutesy new denim-look range: these saddle bags come in stonewash or indigo, small £60 and large £70. Zatchels.com

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The legendary designer has created a women’s and men’s watch collection, available in Birmingham at the Goldsmiths Boutique in Bullring, priced from £139 to £549.

LOVYELE S TREND UPDATE Prints are spring’s hottest ticket, on everything from blazers to boots.

We’re lusting after the sleek jumpsuits at River Island, £45 each.

Burberry Brit quilted jacket in spring yellow, £395, Harvey Nichols.

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Star leggings £22

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How does it feel to be famous for your personal sense of style?

It is quite a shock, actually. First and foremost because growing up as a child I was such a tomboy, always naked or in dungarees.

I was never interested in clothes or anything like that. It was only when I began modelling at 18 that I really began enjoying fashion and reading any fashion magazine I could get my hands on, and developing a profound respect for designers, fashion and how to wear it. So when people pay me a compliment like that, I feel totally honoured. I wear clothes that make me inherently happy.

You’re known for an effortless style: is it as easy as it looks?

Well, I never go out of my comfort zone. I never do anything that doesn’t feel natural to me. I wake up in the morning and I know what to put on – it’s my sixth sense, really. I don’t feel like I make too many mistakes any more. I’ve dropped way too many clangers for that!

You are a Young Ambassador for the British Fashion Council: what does that entail?

It was a huge honour when the BFC approached me. First of all, I started doing fashion week shows when I was 18 years old, and I only did a couple of shows. It wasn’t really for me, and I didn’t enjoy it as much as I enjoy doing print and other such things.

But then I started going to the shows because I couldn’t wait to see what was coming down the catwalk, and at that point I was falling in love with fashion, and the BFC took notice of me and called and asked if I wanted to get involved. And obviously I said yes! I am a Young Ambassador for them, which entails meeting the latest designers, helping them and nurturing them, giving them advice – I sometimes visit their studios – introducing them to the right people, and to the right girls to wear their clothes.

is something on the side that I am very passionate about, and I think British fashion is constantly on the way up at the moment and London Fashion Week is skyrocketing, so it’s a very exciting time to be part of it.

You’re associated with ‘street style’: how do you feel about that?

I think it’s very interesting. There was a moment when blogging and viral and street style became very ‘now’. People turn their noses up at it, but it was something I instantly fell in love with, because I didn’t just want to see what was on the catwalk, but what was on the streets as well. Because what was everyone else wearing? I found that far more inspiring than anything else, so street style is something I’ve always been fascinated by, and I love the pictures that the street style photographers take. I think they are immaculate and stunning, and they really capture a moment in fashion that campaigns and editorials don’t capture in the same way.

You’re the face of cool Scandi label Vero Moda this spring...

I had obviously heard a lot about the brand. Then I did my research, and found that for a high street brand, they are so bang on trend, but yet so accessible. And I think that’s so important in this day and age. But they are cool, they’re kooky, they’re fun and they’ve got an edge to them that I think a lot of high street brands don’t have, so I wanted to be a part of that.

Who’s your style icon?

I think Marlene Dietrich in the old days was pretty immense, and today I love Lady Amanda Harlech, because how the hell do you make couture look so easy?

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Jacket, £39, skirt, £28 Swimsuit, £26 Top, £28

It’s impossible to think of the great British high street without picturing a branch of Dorothy Perkins. Reliable, affordable and trend-driven, DP’s clothes represent the best in youthful fashion, full of quirkiness, colour and fun. Whether it’s a statement dress or a fabulous top to wear next Saturday night, you know that DP will deliver, and it won’t break the bank, either: essential in these challenging times.

This season, DP is on a high following a winter that was dominated by the label’s collaboration with the Kardashian sisters on the wildly successful Kardashian Kollection. Rest on its laurels? Not a bit of it: Dorothy Perkins has come up with a spring line that often looks and feels like high-end designer. There are Mary Katrantzou-style graphic prints, well-cut dresses worthy of Victoria Beckham’s own collection and gorgeous everyday basics with an upmarket twist: silky bomber jackets, ikat print trousers, floral blazers and flirty maxis.

Accessories are something DP always does well and this spring expect fantastic jewellery with flora and fauna motifs mixed with edgy studs.

Don’t miss the new swimwear range: picture-prints on swimsuits and sexy cut-away bikinis will make holidaywear easy this year.

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Dress, £15, Primark

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Riviera dress, £88, AllSaints

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Immaculate, youthfullooking skin dominated the S/S ’13 catwalks.

Clever Benefit has tricks to help you nail the look: Stay Don’t Stray eyeshadow base, £20.50, and Fine-One-One sheer brightening colour for cheeks and lips, £23.50, will give a perfect canvas.

Ojon Rare Blend Deep Conditioner is the best daily deep conditioning treatment we’ve tried all year. Glassy shine and softness with no sticky residue: £29 in Boots from May 3

Spring calls for a brighter palette and a fun vibe. Add colour to eyes with the easy-to-use Clinique Chubby Stick Shadow Tint for Eyes, £16. We heart the Mighty Moss, Portly Plum and Massive Midnight shades.

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X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger is the new face – and glossy mane – of Herbal Essences’ Bee Strong haircare line. Made with honey extracts, the collection punches up the shine on all types of hair. Nicole told us: “I’ve been using Herbal Essences since I was a teenager so I feel really connected to the brand especially as it’s all about being inspired by nature. I am a nature girl at heart so for me it is such a perfect fit”. Prices start from £3.79, in all good pharmacies.

SUN WORSHIP Just in time for the start of holiday season, two exciting new sun protection products hit the market. Eau Thermale Avène Very High Protection SPF 50+ Emulsion, £15, is super-gentle for sensitive skin, and Piz Buin Wet Skin Transparent Sun Spray in SPF 15 or 30, £17.99, is the first UK sunscreen designed to be applied to wet skin. Find both in Boots.

RELAX AWAY If you’re in training for the Birmingham and Black County HalfMarathon on July 6 – or just toning up for summer - ease aching muscles with Thalgo Thalassobath with fresh algae and sea salts: £26.20, thalgo.co.uk

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DOT AROUND We’ve fallen in love with the new I’m Perfection makeup collection from Illamasqua. With speckled nail polish, £14.50 and flattering blush duos, £26, it’s a fun but wearable look.

Decléor Hydra Floral Multi-Protection 24hr Moisture Activator Light Cream, £39.50, is silky and ideal for daytime. Balance at night with LP Skin Therapy Overnight Replenish Cream which contains hero ingredient Matrixyl, £35, qvc.co.uk

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The catwalk also featured a couple of famous faces – Next Top Model stars Jade Thompson, who won the British series in 2011, and Alisha White, who took America by storm in British Invasion. The front row was packed with fashionistas and Midlands celebrities and the event was a huge success, heralding the start of the new fashion season in our city.

1. Hussein Chalayan dress, £900, DKNY clutch, £155, Sophia Webster sandals, £345 2. Alice+Olivia jacket, £430, Finders Keepers shirt, £100, 7 For All Mankind jeans, £245, Tom Ford sunglasses, £233, and Saint Laurent Paris pumps, £565 3.

Christopher Kane dress, £1,995, Christian Louboutin sandals, £525 4. Diane von Furstenberg jumpsuit, £395, UGG wedges, £120, Tom Ford sunglasses, £227 5. Finders Keepers shirt, £80, Malene Birger skirt, £390, Alexander Wang bag, £649, Sophia Webster pumps, £385 6.

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BEHIND THE SCENES Catwalk hair was crafted by the James Bushell salon, with a strong theme of country-girl plaits and natural gloss. The models were made up by Stila’s national team, working a key spring trend of strongly defined brows and bold lips sporting bright pops of sugary pink and fuchsia.

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line. My make-up artist taught me that! I like scents that are natural and fresh so right now it’s The Body Shop White Musk Libertine, which features in my cruelty-free collection.

I like to pamper at home. I always sing in the shower and it’s usually some kind of jingle from an advert. But overall, I prefer a bath because you can have bubbles!

LEONA LEWIS A f t e r se lling mo re th an 20 mi lli on albums, w i n n i n g s ev e n B rit Award s and thr ee Gr ammy n omi nat i o ns, th is mo nth Le o na launches a crueltyf r e e be auty c o lle c tio n f or The B ody Shop I don’t like to be pinned down to a signature look. I’m always chopping and changing and love trying different things. I’d say simplicity is key, though. How would I describe myself in just a few words? Happy, totes emosh, funny, creative and passionate!

I vamp things up for the red carpet. I love a beautiful gown when I’m on stage, and luckily I’ve been fortunate to wear some amazing dresses.

Day to day I’m more relaxed, although I do enjoy the odd night curled up on the sofa watching EastEnders in a Cavalli gown!

My top beauty tip is simple. Drink lots of water and juice. For me, having glowing, healthy skin is beautiful. I have been veggie since I was about 12. I call myself a vegetarian with vegan tendencies.

I’ve been lucky enough to work with some of the top makeup artists in the world and along the way I’ve learnt so much! My most useful tips are make-up looks relating to photo shoots and stage. Makeup changes so much in these lighting situations so you really have to cater to what the light reflects. You can look totally different in the dressing room to when you hit the stage because of the lighting.

I go back to the same makeup favourites time and again. For lips, I like a pink/peach tone as I feel it complements my skin tone. For cheeks, I love a nice pinky-blush and for eyes, I love subtle brown/gold tones. For the perfect cat’s eye flick, mark where you would like the flick to end, make sure it’s even on both sides and then follow the

I’ve been performing since I was 6, and the highlight of my career so far has to be my tour in 2010, which was pretty amazing. I learnt so much, from performing to production, and had a really great time.

I don’t find it hard to achieve a work/life balance.

I work hard and then take time to do the things I love, such as walking and horse-riding. I can always make time to go riding or to the beach, spend time with my mates and just have a laugh. I love going to Wales as my family live there, and I always have my books and my note pad with me so I can draw and write.

What’s next? I’m writing lots at the moment and working on some personal projects. I’m also preparing for my tour which starts in May, and I’m so excited about it! I see myself touring more, writing more and expanding more on my personal interests. I’d love to be involved in a film and musical production in a writing capacity.

I’m very conscious of where the products that I use come from. The Body Shop sells amazing cruelty-free, ethically-sourced products: everything it creates has real ‘heart’ inside and I love being a part of that.

My Limited Edition Collection for The Body Shop is a playful, fashion- forward collection that’s perfect for spring, bursting with free spirit and wearable shades for every skin tone. My favourites? The Shimmer Palettes because they’re super-versatile, complement all skin tones and are great for highlighting and contouring. I chose two shades: a pretty Blush to give a lovely flush of rosy colour and Bronze for a sun-kissed glow. I also love the White Musk Libertine fragrance. I wanted to incorporate a cruelty-free musk fragrance into my collection to celebrate The Body Shop White Musk, one of the first fragrances to use man-made musk.

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ST YL E NEWS Spring collections are sharply tailored, with edgy accessories and a classic palette

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ES V O L SPRING KNIT Don’t pack away the knitwear just yet. Textured sweaters – think waffle and cable patterns – are still ontrend. Head to River Island for lightweight knitwear you can layer: glasses, £16, oxford shirt, £25, Nautica stripe blue knit, £35, Flynn skinny jeans, £40, sport boots, £75.

The ultimate accessory for spring travel: the Louis Vuitton Trunks Shawl is a style statement and available in two seasonal colour ways, £475.

As you’d expect from master tailors Gieves & Hawkes, the new spring collection is full of exquisite lines and jackets that look like they’re bespoke.

There are plenty of timeless nautical references too: classic linen, sharp blazers and deck shoes. Find Gieves & Hawkes in The Mailbox. Houndstooth check jacket £495, trousers £175, shirt £125.

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Tommy Hilfiger brings big bold watches into the running with its new men’s watch collection. Sleek and multi-functional, they’ll work with suits and weekendwear alike. The collection’s available from most jewellers, from £165.

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Conroy jacket, £358, AllSaints

Jimmy Choo glitter slippers, £425, Harvey Nichols

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Harvey Nichols continues its close association with the region’s top football club, supplying Aston Villa with its official team suits for the seventh year running

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HIDDEN Camouflage is a hot microtrend right now, and the only way to wear it is, as ever, on a jacket. This one is £65 from Urban Outfitters.

CARRY ALL Emporio Armani’s spring/ summer collection is full of well-crafted leather bags, from messenger styles to keep-forever weekend holdalls. Leather bag, £900, Emporio Armani in The Mailbox.

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House of Fraser goes big on coloured chinos this season, from £65. Pair with a print tee and slimfit neutral blazer for a look that will see you through summer.

From left: Aston Villa stars Matthew Lowton, Shay Given and Darren Bent.

Players and staff from the Premier League club have been kitted out in Paul Smith suits to guarantee a stylish arrival at matches.

Each member of the first team squad, as well as club and academy staff, has been supplied with an individually tailored navy blue suit made by one of the country’s most sought-after fashion brands.

Style Birmingham caught up with Aston Villa goal keeper SHAY GIVEN off the pitch to discover more about his own personal style.

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert said: “It’s important that, in representing the Club, players and staff look smart, stylish and ready for business. For Villa, Paul Smith suits and Harvey Nichols Birmingham are the perfect fit.”

All sorts, but The Killers and indie music mainly.

Whose style do you admire?

David Beckham, because he always looks smart and he’s a legend.

What are your favourite brands?

Dolce & Gabbana, because everything in the collection always looks good.

What’s on your iPod?

What’s your biggest fashion mistake?

None!

What’s your favourite aftershave?

Gucci by Gucci for a night out and I’d go for Calvin Klein Euphoria for daytime.

retro cool We’re fans of the Sixties aesthetic currently rocking the high street. Keep silhouettes streamlined and simple, and colours pastel mixed with basics in navy, stone and white. Geo print polo,£28, trousers, £38, watch, £30, tan loafers, £50, all Next.

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Givenchy, £300, Mr Porter, mrporter.com

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A gentlemen’s tailor is an artisan, a stylist, a confidant and a friend. At Clements and Church, not only do we believe that our art is worth preserving, but we are dedicated to invigorating it. Working with the finest craftsmen in the UK and Europe we deliver the very best in sartorial elegance for today’s discerning customer.

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Jacket, £350, shirt, £139, trousers, £159, tie, £65, and shoes, £269

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The spring collection from Hugo B oss marries sleek grey

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RAZR LIGHT Motorola has released a brand new handset, the RAZR HD with an extra long battery life: Take in up to seven hours of YouTube shows, or listen to 20 hours of your favourite streaming music. Surf with Chrome for Android browser at 4G speeds for six hours, or chat for 16 hours straight. From £395, motorola.co.uk

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is a slim line, high-performance audio player that allows users to easily

Like robotic vacuum cleaners, the Bosch Indego robotic

stream music stored on PCs, Macs

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efficient route to mow, avoiding any obstacles, and once programmed, the intelligent mower will draw different maps of the garden and start in a new position on each use, protecting your lawn against damage. Price is £1,299 at B&Q.

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B E R RY GOOD BlackBerry 10 is a re-designed, re-engineered and re-invented BlackBerry platform with some fast features, including the Hub - a single place to manage all conversations, Flow – that enables apps and features to flow seamlessly together, Time Shift – a camera feature that guarantees the perfect photo, and the completely new app world, BlackBerry World. The BlackBerry Z10 is available on pay monthly or pre-pay plans from EE, O2, Vodafone, Phones 4u, BT, 3UK and the Carphone Warehouse.

ALL WHITE The makers of the revolutionary little hi-fi sound station Cocktail Audio X10 have now launched a version in white. Like the original black X10, it can record and store up to 7,500 albums, even from vinyl or cassette, ready to play back at the touch of a button – yet it’s so compact, it’s perfect for even the smallest room. Prices start at £379.95: cocktailaudio. co.uk, Richer Sounds and Superfi in Birmingham.

H E A D B OY Like your headphones to be more understated than the current crop of celeb-bling versions? The V-Jays are lightweight and pareddown Scandinavian in style, with great sound quality and comfort (£50, jays.se/ products/v-jays)

VIEW THIS A new-look set-top box for YouView, the subscriptionfree TV service which combines catch-up and on demand, has just launched.

The YouView Humax DTR-T1010 will receive new software updates as they are made available via the broadband connection to the set-top box, and is compatible with any home broadband service and available with a 500GB or 1TB built-in hard drive: from £299.99 at Amazon.

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KEY IN How many times have you left a restaurant, coffee shop or public transport and accidently left behind your iPhone, iPad or bag? The hipKey (£69.95 from the Apple Store) sounds the alarm before it’s too late to go back and retrieve your stranded item. Connect hipKey to your phone or tablet via Bluetooth and it will sound a loud alarm if you leave your phone or tablet behind. hipKey can even be placed in a child’s pocket to ensure they do not stray too far from you.

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Android device through its self created wifi network, it’s the ultimate boy’s toy. Available at £280 from parrot.com/uk

BLUE MOOD Tiki is the first USB microphone to combine noise-cancelling technology, voice isolation and intelligent mute, so your online conversations are top quality.

Tiki even allows users to switch between two modes: Intelligent Speech Mode for communication and Natural Recording Mode for CD-quality recording of podcasts, vocals or instruments. Blue Microphones Tiki USB Microphone is £59.99 from Apple.

U N D E R PRESSURE Pressure washing the garden patio as part of your spring cleaning? The Kärcher K7 Eco Beast High Pressure Washer is an environmentally friendly way to clean outdoors, delivering more than 50 per cent water saving compared to a garden hose and up to 35 times more power. Priced at £519.99, it’s an investment for the years ahead: John Lewis online, Tesco online, Karcher.co.uk issue 33

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N E WS RO U NDU P All the news from around the city

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COCKTAILS AT THE JEKYLL & HYDE

Famed for its kitsch cocktails and edgy, alternative vibe, The Jekyll & Hyde has a delicious new cocktail, The Fluffer. Bar manager Dani talks us through their latest creation With seasoned drinkers beginning to tire of traditional cocktail menus, The Jekyll & Hyde’s eccentric mixes are perfect for the experimental drinker. The Fluffer cocktail is a candy shop-inspired concoction of marshmallow vodka and lavender and honey syrups, topped with toasted meringue and popping candy.

ingredients

method:

For the cocktail:

Stir the vodka, syrups and lemon juice over ice and strain into a chilled martini glass. For the meringue top, whisk the egg whites and caster sugar until the mixture begins to form peaks. Layer on top of the cocktail and use a mini blowtorch to lightly toast. Garnish with mini marshmallows and popping candy

37.5ml of marshmallow vodka 10ml of Monin Lavender syrup 10ml of Monin Honey Syrup Dash of lemon juice For the meringue top: 2 egg whites 2 scooped teaspoons caster sugar

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Formerly known as Bluu Bar, Fleet Street Kitchen is the latest addition to the city centre’s bustling food scene. Opened March 1, Fleet Street Kitchen serves classic British food backed by a farm-to-table philosophy for an unforgettable gastrodelight session. And when you’re finished with eating, head to the hideaway bar, ‘Downstairs at Fleet Street Kitchen’, with its regular Friday Night Live sessions and heady, spontaneous vibe for over 25s only.

For reservations, call 0121 236 0100.

Moo-Cha

Although it’s been around for some time, the bubble tea phenomenon has only recently become a hit in Birmingham.

Add frozen yoghurt (or fro-yo) to the mix, and you’ve got a winning recipe. Situated in the Bullring’s middle east mall, go along and try out the 100 per cent fat free yoghurt with an array of delicious toppings, or go for the refreshing bubble tea to keep shopping spree thirst at bay. moo-cha.com

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Cocktail club at Selfridges Birmingham

Love shopping at Selfridges? Then why not kick back after work with a chic cocktail there, too? The Cocktail Club in Selfridges is the place to be this spring. Every Thursday between 6 and 9pm, head to the Moët Bar and Gallery Restaurant in Selfridges Birmingham and treat yourself and friends to signature cocktails for just £3.50.

For more information, call 0800 123 400.

The Lost & Found

This newly revamped haunt on Bennett’s Hill perfectly marries whimsical secret garden charm with a refreshingly modern menu. From hearty English breakfasts to light lunches and dinner and delectable puddings, it’s a treat for serial foodies.

Recommended to try is the hand battered fish of the day, fat chips, mushy peas and tartare sauce, finished off with pistachio chocolate brownie fingers served with raspberry cream and chocolate fondue. the-lostandfound.co.uk

Celebrate 25 years of Acorns Children’s Hospice Trust by taking part in the Birmingham to Oxford bike ride this July.

Taking place on Sunday July 7, the bike ride will start at Cannon Hill Park in Birmingham and follow the beautiful country lanes across the Cotswold Hills to the finish at Oxpens Meadows, Oxford, where you can enjoy refreshments and live music. Entry is £24, plus a £50 minimum sponsorship. Sign up to take part at acorns.org.uk/birmingham-to-oxford-cycle, or call 0844 984 0405 for more information

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Birmingham to Oxford bike ride 2013 in aid of Acorns

New Art West Midlands

Showcasing the work of recent graduates from the five University art schools based in the West Midlands, the New Art West Midlands exhibition at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery provides a platform for emerging artists to put their work on public display. The exhibition explores the themes of authenticity, urban and domestic spaces as well as ideas about nostalgia and memory.

Running until May 19, visit the exhibition at Grand Union, Eastside Birmingham, and The Barber Institute of Fine Arts. Admission is free. newartwestmidlands.org

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FOOD & D R I N K N E WS

SNACK HAPPY WITH ZOE TV and radio presenter Zoe Ball is fronting a new campaign – Snack Happy – to promote the health benefits of almonds, and here talks about her daily diet and love of good food As I’ve got older I’ve found that what I eat hugely affects my day-to-day life and of course eating things that are good for me means I look and feel better!

I started snacking on almonds after my trainer recommended eating a handful a day, because they are a natural source of protein and fibre, they keep me feeling full and help me get through any busy day. Eating a handful every day for 21 days has definitely made me feel better inside and out. Ultranutritious almonds are tasty and satisfying: it’s the ideal guilt-free snack.

SWEET CHILLI BEETROOT AND POTATO MASH SERVED WITH STEAK With its hot pink hue and fiery beetroot kick, this lavish mash recipe can’t fail to impress, especially when served up with fillet steak and fresh green veg. A great supper option, whether indulging alone or sharing with friends

Serves: 2 Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes

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What to do:

400g mashing potatoes

Peel the potatoes and cut each into eight. Put them into a large pan of salted water and bring to the boil. Simmer for 10 minutes until the potatoes are tender. While the potatoes cook, chop the beetroot into quarters and season the steaks.

4 sweet chilli cooked beetroot 2 fillet steaks 1tsp olive oil 4 tbsp crème fraiche Salt and pepper

Serve with: 100g Tenderstem broccoli, steamed and tossed in lemon juice and olive oil

Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan and when it’s very hot cook the steaks for two to three minutes on each side (longer if you want them well done). When the steaks are cooked to your liking, put them on a warm plate and set aside to rest.

Once the potatoes are just tender add the beetroot to the water and simmer for two minutes longer. Drain the water away and add the crème fraiche to the pan. Mash everything together well until you have a smooth pink mash. Season to taste. Slice the steak and serve with a dollop of mash and the steamed Tenderstem. Pour any meat juices over.

Never get caught short.

Be prepared. I’m a bit of a shopaholic and often find myself popping into a shop to treat myself to a new sparkly dress or shoes - especially when it’s Strictly Come Dancing time. When I’m rushing around I often get peckish so I always carry a handful of almonds, a natural source of protein and fibre, in a little tin in my jacket pocket to quickly nibble on whilst I’m on-the-go.

Keeping my energy levels up...all day. I know I’m a very energetic person, some may

even say hyperactive. When I’m filming I’m constantly tempted by sugary snacks on set which give me a real intense sugar rush followed by an energy crash, so I try to avoid them.

Everything in moderation. I try to eat healthily as well as exercise to keep in shape. I eat a lot of meat, greens and fish.

However, I always make sure I have the occasional treat so won’t say no to a piece of cake when I’m out for coffee with my friends! * To sign up to the Snack Happy Challenge visit AlmondBoard.co.uk and they’ll send you a challenge starter pack. Follow progress on twitter using #snackhappy.

Find more recipes for seasonal beetroot at lovebeetroot.co.uk

ST Y L LOV E ES Just how we like our chocolate: chic, sleek and in decadent packaging! Charbonnel et Walker fine chocolate selection, £16.95, Harvey Nichols Foodmarket.

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Steer clear of fad diets. Fix your frame of mind. Health eating is very important to me but I’m not a fan of juice diets, I need food I can really get my teeth stuck into.

ALL WHITE Bored of the celeb-chef professional kitchen look? Thanks to the likes of Jamie and Gordon, we’ve all kitted our kitchens out in clinical steel and copper pans. If you’re hankering after something with a little more personality, check out the new range of cookware from Aga Cookshop, in snowy pure white. Each piece is made from ceramic coated cast aluminium so it’s incredibly hard-wearing.

From £69.99: agacookshop.co.uk

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PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT AT BROADWAY CASINO FOR A GREAT EVENT!

B roa dway Cas ino o ffe rs the per fect package to make your ev en t t he b e st i n town w ith th e b uzz of the gami ng fl oor , the pr i vacy of t hei r fa b u l ous Manh attan Suite and the fi nest food & dr i nk - ther e rea l ly i s s o m ethi ng for everyone .

Their recently launched Jack, Queen, King & Ace Experience party packages have been specially created to suit all budgets offering everything from drink and snacks through to buffet options and sit-down meals all served with a side of gaming and bags of fun!

The Broadway isn’t just a night time venue, their Manhattan Suite is also available for private corporate hire during the day and with their day-delegate package starting at just £15, it makes good business sense to book the Broadway for all your corporate and conferencing events.

BRINGING THE BUZZ OF THE CASINO TO YOUR EVENT If you can’t get to Broadway Casino for your special event don’t worry, they can bring the excitement of the gaming floor direct to you with their Fun Casino!

Available for external hire, the Broadway Fun Casino adds a touch of excitement to any event and with the Broadway’s experienced team of managers running each event and the Roulette and Blackjack tables operated by their skilled croupiers you and your guests are guaranteed a fantastic casino experience - wherever you are! The Broadway is Birmingham’s leading independent casino renowned for its gaming expertise ensuring you’ll be in excellent hands every time.

So, if you’re planning a special event in the city and looking for something a bit different Broadway Casino has got it covered inside and out.

For further information on Broadway’s party experiences and fun casino hire visit www.broadwaycasino.co.uk

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FO O D & DR I N K N E W S T o c e l e b r at e t h e b r i e f B r i t i s h a s pa r a g u s s e a s o n f r o m A p r i l t o Ju n e , w e a s k e d c e l e b c h e f M a rc us B e a n f ro m I T V ’s T h i s M o r n i n g , t o c r e at e t w o e a s y r e c i p e s

BEEF AND ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH HONEY DRESSING, RADISHES AND CHERRY TOMATOES Marcus says: “I’m a big fan of salads. If I have a chef on trial at my Shropshire gastro-pub I ask them to make me a salad to see how creative they can be! This is the same: beef with the sweet honey dressing, fresh radishes and lovely red cherry tomatoes. Seasonal, fresh colourful, healthy and very tasty!”

Serves: 2 Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 5 minutes

You’ll need:

What to do:

1 x 8oz ribeye steak

Start by heating up a chargrill pan until hot, then add a little oil and add your trimmed asparagus and cook until just tender, set aside until later. Get your ribeye steak, season with sea salt and place into the pan cook for two to Did you know? three minutes on one side then • Asparagus has turn over and cook for two to aphrodisiac properties three minutes on the other side

100g of fresh watercress or baby leaf salad 6 radishes 10 cherry tomatoes 8 stems of asparagus (hard root removed) For the honey dressing: ½ a cup of extra virgin olive oil or pomace oil 2 tbsp of white wine vinegar 1 tsp of honey 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp wholegrain mustard Salt and pepper to taste

(medium rare) cook for longer if you want more well done.

Once you’ve done this remove from the pan and allow to rest in a warm place for five minutes before serving.

• The proper way to eat it is with your fingers according to etiquette guide Debrett’s: even the Queen eats it this way

ASPARAGUS, PANCETTA AND PARMESAN LINGUINE WITH CHIVE CREAM

• It can help to cure Make your dressing by adding hangovers, protect the liver all the ingredients together and against toxins, beat bloating Marcus says: “I really like spaghetti carbonara, so this whisking then season to taste, and boost your immune is the perfect dish to combine two things I love, creamy cut your radishes into very thin system pancetta, good quality linguine, the crunch of the slices then put in a bowl with asparagus all finished with a good grating of parmesan. your watercress or leaf. Slice Great for a quick meal for family and friends!” your cherry tomatoes in half add to the bowl then drizzle your dressing over the salad and toss to mix together.

Serves: 2 To serve place half of the dressed salad on each plate Preparation time: then slice the ribeye into strips and share between Start by cooking the pasta in a pan of slightly 8 minutes the two plates and serve. salted boiling water until cooked, make sure Cooking time: the pasta is still slightly al dente, drain and 5 minutes drizzle with a little olive oil to stop from sticking together.

What to do:

You’ll need:

8 stems of asparagus 50g of thick cut pancetta (diced) 50ml of double cream 50ml of vegetable stock 150g linguine 2 tbsp chopped chives 2 tbsp grated parmesan Salt and pepper

Put a medium sized frying pan on the heat add a drizzle of oil, finely slice six stems of asparagus, with the other two stems cut into four pieces. Put them all in the pan and sauté on a medium heat, now add the diced pancetta and cook for three to four minutes. Add the cream, vegetable stock and parmesan, then add the cooked pasta and the chopped chives, cook on a medium heat for two to three minutes, if the sauce gets a little thick add a touch of water.

Once cooked serve with a grating of fresh parmesan and a little seasoning.

• For more fresh asparagus recipe ideas, click on british-asparagus.co.uk/

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B i r m i n g h a m ’ s n e w g r i l l o p e n s w i t h a s u i ta b ly s i z z l i n g s o c i a l b u z z Fleet Street Kitchen, the new, relaxed venue in the heart of Birmingham came alive recently with a vibrant launch night. The hotspot prides itself with a ‘farm to table experience’, the star of the show being a unique, custom-designed Barbecoa grill which infuses the venue with the delicious aromas of a homecooked, handpicked menu. Venture downstairs to discover a hideaway area which showcases regular late-night music sessions. fleetstreetkitchen.co.uk

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LOT T E M U LL AN Glee Club Birmingham, April 26 Lotte Mullan’s story is an unusually engaging one, with her rise to musical fame being a rocky affair. That was until Elton John snapped up the rights to make a film based on the blog she was writing about her adventures in the cutthroat music industry. Bringing her contemporary approach to both singing and her career (she turned down a major record deal in favour of going it alone with her independent label, Raindog Music), and described as a ‘young Loretta Lynn’ by The Telegraph, catch Lotte at the Glee Club Birmingham this April. Tickets are £7 and can be purchased from glee.co.uk or by calling 0871 472 0400.

L AU R A MVUL A Glee Club Birmingham, May 8

I N T H E MO OD FOR SOME T H I NG MUSICAL? O u r p i c k o f t h e b e s t g i g s i n t ow n

R U DI M E N TA L The Institute, April 27 Hailing from Hackney, London, four-piece band Rudimental have had a phenomenal year in the music industry. Nominated for Best British Single at the 2013 BRIT Awards for their number one breakthrough single Feel The Love, Piers Aggett, Kesi Dryden, Amir Amor and Leon Rolle kicked off 2013 supporting Plan B on his nationwide tour, before bringing their own magic to major musical venues across the UK. Watch them perform their biggest hits at The Institute this April. Tickets are £12 in advance and can be purchased from ticketweb.co.uk or by calling 0844 248 5037.

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A graduate from the Birmingham Conservatoire with a degree in composition, Birmingham-born Laura Mvula started 2013 on a notable high. Nominated for the 2013 BRITs Critics’ Choice Award, and ranked highly in fourth place for the BBC Sound of 2013, the 26-year-old’s debut EP, She, gained high acclaim in the industry, followed by the release of her debut album Sing To The Moon on March 4. Catch Laura’s captivating vocals at the Glee Club Birmingham this May. Tickets are £10 and can be purchased from glee.co.uk or by calling 0871 472 0400.

MRS . CAR TER S HOW WOR LD TO U R LG Arena, April 26-27 Given the scale of her majestic Super Bowl performance, nobody can command the stage quite like Beyoncé.

Kicking off the UK leg of her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour, spanning 20 countries over four continents, at the LG Arena in Birmingham, Beyoncé promises fans an unforgettable experience, with state-of-the-art production exceeding anything she’s ever done in the past. Irreplaceable just like the song, prepare to be blown away by the Queen Bee of pop.

Tickets are from £55 to £85 and can be purchased from theticketfactory.com or by calling 0844 338 8000.

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THE PHA N TOM O F T H E OPE RA Birmingham Hippodrome, March 13 – May 3 The musical classic returns to the Birmingham Hippodrome to celebrate the 25th Broadway anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s epically successful production.

Adapted for the stage, this classic tale of romance, mystery and heartbreak

by French Novelist Gaston Leroux is set to entice theatre lovers once again.

Tickets are from £22 to £60 and can be purchased from birminghamhippodrome. com, the box office or by calling 0844 338 5000.

EDDIE IZZAR D FOR CE MAJEUR E NIA, May 15 - 16

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TON Y L AW C OM E DY TOU R S H OW Glee Club Birmingham, April 25 Hotly tipped for comedy stardom in a review by Time Out, Canadian stand-up star Tony Law brings his sell-out Edinburgh Fringe Festival show to Birmingham. Tony has already clocked up air time on Have I Got News For You, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Russell Howard’s Good News and Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle, alongside winning the Amused Moose Laughter Award 2011 and the Chortle Breakthrough Award 2012. Catch his ‘gloriously absurd, loud and ridiculous comedy’ at the Glee Club this April.

Tickets are £12.50 and can be purchased from glee.co.uk or by calling the box office on 0871 472 0400.

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World class comedian Eddie Izzard is set to bring roars of laughter to the NIA this May, as his Force Majeure tour comes to Birmingham.

The first stand-up comedian to notch up an impressive solo show at Los Angeles’ iconic Hollywood Bowl, his 25-country tour is set to be his biggest and best yet, promising new material delivered with his renowned comic talent. Tickets are £39.50 and can be purchased from theticketfactory.com or by calling 0844 338 8000.

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CARNABY ST RE E T New Alexandra Theatre, June 3-8 Pay a visit to Carnaby Street this summer and get a taste of the Swinging Sixties in the rock star heart of London. Although you won’t have to jump on a train, the musical lands at New Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham this June, promising a nostalgic backdrop of London’s West End in the sixties, its iconic clubs, fashion and music. Tickets are £10 to £35 and can be purchased from atgtickets.com/shows/carnaby-street or by calling 0844 871 7677.

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BI RM I N G H A M P RI DE 2 01 3 City Centre, May 25-26 The celebrated Birmingham Pride returns to the city’s Gay Village this May, promising to be crazier and louder than 2012. Birmingham Pride is the largest free LGBT two-day festival in the UK, and includes a carnival parade, live music, cabaret marquee and a hearty street party for everyone to enjoy. The party traditionally kicks off in Hurst Street, the heart of the city’s Gay Village, and will continue throughout the city centre. For more information, visit birminghampride.com.

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A EG O N C L ASS IC L ADIES DAY Edgbaston Priory Club, June 13 Ever mixed sport and style? This June, in association with Harvey Nichols and The Mailbox, the inaugural AEGON Classic Ladies Day at Edgbaston Priory Club will bring you the best in hair, beauty and fashion, along with the chance to win major prizes on the day.

Supporting local breast cancer charity, Ladies Fighting Breast Cancer, activities on the day will include hair styling by Essensuals, a nail bar provided by Heart FM and the first 400 ladies to enter the grounds will pick up a goodie bag filled with exclusive treats. For more information and to buy tickets, visit aegonclassic.co.uk.

TH E B I G RE U N IO N LG Arena, May 12 Following on from the hugely successful ITV2 documentary series, The Big Reunion, which followed the trials and tribulations of super hit bands Atomic Kitten, 5ive, 911, B*Witched, Honeyz and Liberty X when they were reunited a decade after they ruled the music charts, the bands are taking to the stage at the LG Arena Birmingham to entertain loyal fans with a major pop extravaganza.

Tickets are £30 and can be purchased from theticketfactory.com or by calling 0844 338 8000.

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F O OT Y 4 HAR RY C E LE BRIT Y F O OT BALL MATCH St. Andrew’s Football Stadium, May 18 Footy4Harry promises to be one of the biggest celebrity football events this year, raising vital funds for the Help Harry Help Others charity which was launched in September 2012 in order to continue the work of Harry Moseley, who passed away aged 11 in October 2011 from an inoperable brain cancer.

In conjunction with Birmingham FC, the celebrity football match will feature two teams of 18 celebrities including Joe Calzaghe, Nathan Cleverley, James and Oliver Phelps. Kick off is at 3pm. Tickets are available to buy from sellebritysoccer.org.uk/HHHO

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Tantalise your taste buds with mouth-watering pan Asian cuisine at The Oriental restaurant in The Mailbox Fancy an evening of fine dining set in über-stylish surroundings? Style Birmingham magazine has teamed up with The Oriental restaurant to bring you the ultimate dining experience. Indulge in the exquisite à la carte menu, choosing from an array of Malaysian, Thai and Chinese dishes, and also enjoy a bottle of the finest house wine with your meal. If you’re looking for a taste bud tingling delight, The Oriental restaurant is sure to exceed all expectations.

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To be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize, simply answer the following question: Where in Birmingham is The Oriental situated?

Selfridges The Mailbox Bullring Enter online at stylebirmingham.com or send your answer, full name, address and telephone number to The Oriental meal competition, Style Birmingham, Publishing Ink, Fifth Floor, White House, 111 New Street, Birmingham B2 4EU by the closing date of May 3, 2013. Terms and conditions apply.

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If you’re in dire need of a relaxing spa treatment to rid you of life’s daily stresses, we have just the prize waiting to be won.

Wave goodbye to stress as you wind down at the Malmaison’s Le Petit Spa, situated in The Mailbox, with a luxurious Total Indulgence spa treatment. And it doesn’t stop at the pampering. Over the three-hour treatment, you’ll be treated to a full body

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Enter online at stylebirmingham.com or send your answer, full name, address and telephone number to Le Petit Spa Giveaway, Style Birmingham, Publishing Ink, Fifth Floor, White House, 111 New Street, Birmingham B2 4EU by the closing date of May 3, 2013. Terms and conditions apply.

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